The Genetic Counsellor is a health professional with specialized training and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counselling. Genetic Counsellors work as members of a healthcare team, providing individuals and families with information on the nature, inheritance and implications of genetic disorders to help them make informed medical and personal decisions. Genetic Counsellors help people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of how genetics contributes to disease. They also serve as patient advocates and refer individuals and families to available support services. Genetic Counsellors serve as educators and resource people for other healthcare professionals and for the general public.

Masters Degree in Genetic Counselling from an accredited university required.

Certification with or eligible to be certified with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) or American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) preferred

Windsor Regional Hospital, a multi-faceted, health services organization operates from two main sites, the Metropolitan Campus and the Ouellette Campus. Windsor Regional Hospital is the 11th largest hospital in the Province of Ontario. It is the regional provider of advanced care in areas that include complex trauma, renal dialysis, cardiac care, stroke and neurosurgery, intensive care, acute mental health, family birthing centre, neonatal intensive care, paediatric services, regional cancer services and a broad range of medical and surgical services required to support these specialized areas for more than 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County.

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